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Learning outcomes |
Research classes aim to work on student autonomy in preparing a pre-research project, training and testing the ability to problematize reality, critical analysis and logical construction and linguistic correction of a scientific report.
Develop in our students the ability to develop a pre-research project based on theoretical and methodological points of view.
The aim of this UC is to deepen specific skills relating to the use of qualitative and quantitative research methods and techniques in social and human sciences, with a particular focus on scientific research in journalism. The curricular unit pursues a reflective, critical and applied orientation whose aim is to provide students with epistemological, methodological, technical and ethical devices that allow them to know and discuss the possibilities and limits of the use of various methods and techniques of collection, treatment and data analysis.
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Main Bibliography |
Becker, H. (2015), Writing tricks: to start and finish theses, books and articles. Rio de Janeiro: Zahar.
Bell, Judith, (2004), How to Carry Out a Research Project, Lisbon:Gradiva.
Biggam, J. (2008), Succeeding with Your Master’s Dissertation. NY: McGraw-Hill.
Carvalho J. E., (2002), Methodology of scientific work, Lisbon, Escolar Editora.
Eco, Umberto, (2003), How to write a thesis in human sciences, Lisbon: Editorial Presença.
Eiroa, M. & Barranquero, A. (2017), Methods of Research in Communication and its Media. Madrid: Editoria.
Mascarenhas, Oscar, (2016), The Historian Detective. Ethics and Investigative Journalism, Âncora Editora.
Vilelas, José, (2020), Investigation - The Knowledge Construction Process, Edições Sílabo, (3rd Edition – Revised and Enlarged).
Ruas, João, (2022), Manual of Research Methodologies - How to Make Research Proposals, Monographs, Dissertations and Theses, Escolar Editora, (2nd revised edition).
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
In this U.C we opted for the continuous assessment system, based on active participation in classes, through the preparation and oral presentation of short works – research presentation and bibliographic review; presentation of relevant research questions; presentation of the selected methodology and the application of reference and bibliographic citation standards.
The assessment methodology is an assessment, based on the student's demonstrated ability to articulate theory-method-techniques; articulation of research questions/object of investigation; selection of appropriate data collection methodologies and techniques for research; ability to analyze, reflect and criticize individual research pre-projects.
The final grade will also be awarded to the ability to present, in writing, a pre-research project. The degree of methodological, logical and linguistic correctness will be taken into account, as well as the choice of themes – 90%. Active participation in classes – (10%).
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